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Remington College leads 3 Lives effort with the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America and America’s Blood Centers

Heathrow, Fla. – (September 1, 2010) – September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month and Remington College is holding blood drives on all its campuses in an effort to increase the number of minority blood donors.

According to the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, more than 70,000 people in the U.S. have this life-threatening disease.

Remington College has partnered with the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) and America’s Blood Centers to hold a series blood drives on all its campuses. The effort is called 3 Lives – because three lives may be saved for every one pint of blood donated.

So far this year, Remington College campuses have collected a total of 1,479 pints of blood.

The September blood drives will focus on the need for minority donors – especially African Americans.

According to the SCDAA, African American donors are vital to many people battling sickle cell disease because they provide blood with unique antigens. The best blood match for a chronically ill patient requiring multiple blood transfusions will likely come from a donor of the same ethnic background. Blood transfusions help benefit sickle cell disease patients by reducing recurrent pain crises, risk of stroke and other complications.

While the focus is on recruiting minority donors, everyone is encouraged to attend the September drives and donate blood. All the blood collected will be used to help people in the communities where Remington College has campuses.

Based in Heathrow, Florida, Remington College offers diploma and degree programs at 20 campuses throughout the United States, including a new online campus. Its mission is to provide career-focused education through a variety of programs, including nursing, cosmetology, business office management and criminal justice.

For more information, call 1-800-448-6405 or visit www.3Lives.com.

About Remington College: Remington College is a common name used by all 20 campuses of a group of affiliated companies of privately-owned, post-secondary educational institutions based in Heathrow, Florida. Through its campuses, Remington College offers diplomas, bachelor’s and associate’s degrees in a variety of fields, including: cosmetology; nursing; healthcare; criminal justice; business; electronics; information technology; and more.  Course offerings vary by campus. Remington College and its predecessor companies have been part of the higher education community since 1985. For more information, please visit http://www.remingtoncollege.edu/. For the latest news about Remington College, visit http://today.remingtoncollege.edu/.

Media contact:

Frank Wolff

Wellons Communications

407-339-0879 office

407-637-6000 cell

Frank@wellonscommunications.com

Posted by Wellons Communications, an Orlando public relations firm.

Diploma program helps prepare students for new career*

Dallas, Texas – (September 22, 2010) – Remington College–Dallas Campus is enrolling students for its new Medical Assisting with X-Ray Tech (Limited Scope) and EKG program. The program is designed to prepare graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary for entry-level positions such as limited X-Ray technicians in hospitals, radiology clinics, nursing homes, or home healthcare agencies*.

Students in the Medical Assisting with X-Ray Tech (Limited Scope) and EKG program can earn their diploma in as few as 12 months.

Registered, state-certified/licensed X-Ray technicians may be called on to operate fixed and portable X-Ray equipment, position patients for X-Rays, develop X-Rays, or provide general assistance to X-Ray technologists or other medical office personnel. They may also be called on to perform EKGs.

The Medical Assisting with X-Ray Tech (Limited Scope) and EKG program offers classroom study and includes several hands-on X-Ray and EKG labs and clinical experiences. In addition, an externship opportunity may allow students who meet and maintain GPA requirements gain valuable experience working in an approved medical facility under direct supervision of qualified personnel. During the program, students will also have a chance to learn medical insurance coding, patient billing, and more.

“This is a good option for students who have a calm and helpful demeanor, can handle stressful situations and work well with patients who are in pain or uncomfortable,” said Skip Walls, Remington College-Dallas Campus President.

Remington College-Dallas Campus offers several degree and diploma programs, including Business Administration, Computer and Network Administration, Culinary Arts, Criminal Justice, Cosmetology, Medical Assisting, Medical Assisting with X-Ray Tech (Limited Scope) and EKG, Medical Billing and Coding, Pastry Arts and Pharmacy Technician.

The campus is located at 1800 Eastgate Drive in Garland.

For more information, call 1-800-448-6405.

About Remington College: Remington College is a common name used by all 20 campuses of a group of affiliated companies of privately-owned, post-secondary educational institutions based in Heathrow, Florida. Through its campuses, Remington College offers diplomas, bachelor’s and associate’s degrees in a variety of fields, including: cosmetology; nursing; healthcare; criminal justice; business; electronics; information technology; and more.  Course offerings vary by campus. Remington College and its predecessor companies have been part of the higher education community since 1985. For more information, please visit http://www.remingtoncollege.edu/. For the latest news about Remington College, visit http://today.remingtoncollege.edu/.

*Employment after graduation not guaranteed.

Media contact:

Frank Wolff

Wellons Communications

407-339-0879 office

407-637-6000 cell

Frank@wellonscommunications.com

Posted by Wellons Communications, an Orlando public relations firm.

Cuts for Cause set for October 26 – October 30

Cleveland, Ohio – (September 21, 2010) – Remington College-Cleveland Campus is offering $5 hair cuts to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

The program is called Cuts for Cause and will run from Tuesday, October 26 through Saturday, October 30.

Students in the Remington College-Cleveland Campus cosmetology school will provide the hair cuts and all the proceeds will go to the Komen Foundation.

“We want to help raise money and awareness for breast cancer issues in the Cleveland community as part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month,” said Patrick Resetar, Remington College-Cleveland Campus President.

Appointments can be made by calling The Salon at Remington at 216-584-2490. Walk-ins are also welcome. The Salon at Remington hours are:

• Tuesday through Thursday from 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
• Friday from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
• Saturday from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

The Remington College Cosmetology Program teaches students the art of hair, skin and nail care through traditional classroom instruction and hands-on training. Students have the opportunity to work with real clients in a salon-like setting.

The Salon at Remington is located at 14801 Broadway Avenue in Cleveland.

For more information, call 216-584-2490.

About Remington College: Remington College is a common name used by all 20 campuses of a group of affiliated companies of privately-owned, post-secondary educational institutions based in Heathrow, Florida. Through its campuses, Remington College offers diplomas, bachelor’s and associate’s degrees in a variety of fields, including: cosmetology; nursing; healthcare; criminal justice; business; electronics; information technology; and more.  Course offerings vary by campus. Remington College and its predecessor companies have been part of the higher education community since 1985. For more information, please visit http://www.remingtoncollege.edu/. For the latest news about Remington College, visit http://today.remingtoncollege.edu/

Media contact:

Frank Wolff

Wellons Communications

407-339-0879 office

407-637-6000 cell

Frank@wellonscommunications.com

Posted by Wellons Communications, an Orlando public relations firm.

Students to receive $2,000 worth of books on

Tuesday, September 7

Memphis, Tenn. – (September 3, 2010) – The votes are in and Southern Avenue Charter School will receive $2,000 worth of books from Remington College-Memphis Campus.

Southern Avenue Charter School received the most votes in Remington College’s Adopt Our School program, an effort by Remington College to assist local public schools with up to $2,000 worth of school supplies. Nominations and voting were done online by the public.

The staff at Southern Avenue Charter has requested books for the classroom libraries. More than 200 books will be presented to students and staff on Tuesday, September 7 at 10:00 am. The delivery includes multiple copies of everything from The Cat in the Hat to Anne of Green Gables to Sacajawea to the complete Harry Potter and Chronicles of Narnia series.

Media are invited to cover the event. The school is located at 2062 Southern Avenue.

“We congratulate Southern Avenue Charter School and can’t wait to deliver the books,” said Lori May, Remington College-Memphis Campus President. “We know our local public school budgets are very tight and hope this will be a big boost to the students and faculty.”

The Adopt Our School program is part of “Remington College Reaches Out,” a series of community initiatives and charitable efforts to mark the college’s 25^th anniversary in 2010.

Based in Heathrow, Florida, Remington College offers diploma and degree programs at 20 campuses throughout the United States, including a new online campus. Its mission is to provide career-focused education through a variety of programs, including nursing, cosmetology, business office management and criminal justice.

For more information, call 1-800-448-6405.

About Remington College: Remington College is a common name used by all 20 campuses of a group of affiliated companies of privately-owned, post-secondary educational institutions based in Heathrow, Florida. Through its campuses, Remington College offers diplomas, bachelor’s and associate’s degrees in a variety of fields, including: cosmetology; nursing; healthcare; criminal justice; business; electronics; information technology; and more.  Course offerings vary by campus. Remington College and its predecessor companies have been part of the higher education community since 1985. For more information, please visit http://www.remingtoncollege.edu/. For the latest news about Remington College, visit http://today.remingtoncollege.edu/

Media contact:

Frank Wolff

Wellons Communications

407-339-0879 office

407-637-6000 cell

Frank@wellonscommunications.com

Posted by Wellons Communications, an Orlando public relations firm.

Cuts for Kids program sends kids back to school with a smile

Lake Mary, Fla. – (September 1, 2010) – Remington College sent more than 3,000 students back to school looking and feeling their best this summer. The career college provided complimentary back to school hair cuts at the thirteen Remington College campuses with cosmetology departments.

The complimentary hair cut program is an annual event called Cuts for Kids. Families are invited to bring in children under 17 years of age for a free hair cut during the two weeks prior to the start of the school year.

A total of 3,312 hair cuts were provided – beating last year’s total by more than 1,000.

“The response to Cuts for Kids was again outstanding,” said Dr. Mike Lanouette, Vice President and Chief Academic Officer for Remington College. “Our cosmetology students look forward to this and love working with the kids.”

The Remington College Cosmetology program teaches students the art of hair, skin and nail care through traditional classroom instruction and hands-on training in “The Salon at Remington,” which allows students to work with real clients.

Hair cuts provided through Cuts for Kids, campus by campus:

Remington College-Baton Rouge: 278

Remington College-Cleveland: 102

Remington College-Columbia: 137

Remington College-Dallas: 395

Remington College-Fort Worth: 220

Remington College-Houston: 160

Remington College-Houston Southeast: 412

Remington College-Lafayette: 313

Remington College-Memphis: 219

Remington College-Mobile: 117

Remington College-Nashville: 252

Remington College-North Houston: 391

Remington College-Tampa: 316

Based in Heathrow, Florida, Remington College offers diploma and degree programs at 20 campuses throughout the United States, including a new online campus. Its mission is to provide career-focused education through a variety of programs, including nursing, cosmetology, business office management and criminal justice.

For more information, call 1-800-448-6405.

About Remington College: Remington College is a common name used by all 20 campuses of a group of affiliated companies of privately-owned, post-secondary educational institutions based in Heathrow, Florida. Through its campuses, Remington College offers diplomas, bachelor’s and associate’s degrees in a variety of fields, including: cosmetology; nursing; healthcare; criminal justice; business; electronics; information technology; and more.  Course offerings vary by campus. Remington College and its predecessor companies have been part of the higher education community since 1985. For more information, please visit http://www.remingtoncollege.edu/. For the latest news about Remington College, visit http://today.remingtoncollege.edu/.

Media contact:

Frank Wolff

Wellons Communications

407-339-0879 office

407-637-6000 cell

Frank@wellonscommunications.com

Posted by Wellons Communications, an Orlando public relations firm.

School will provide low-cost dental hygiene services for the public

Nashville, Tenn. – (August 25, 2010) – Remington College-Nashville Campus will hold a grand opening for its new dental hygiene school on Tuesday, August 31 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. A ribbon cutting will be held at 5:00 pm.

The new school is part of the Remington College Dental Hygiene Program. Under the supervision of instructors, students pursuing associate’s degrees in dental hygiene will perform low-cost procedures for the public, including:

• Oral prophylaxis (cleaning) and topical fluoride treatments. $10 for adults, $5 for children under 14.
• X-rays. $12 for a full mouth series, $5 for bitewing series, $15 for panoramic.
• Scaling and root planing. $20 per quadrant.
• ToothPrint child identification impressions. $2 per child.
• Oral cancer screenings are done at no charge.
• Dental Sealants – each $1
• Initial patient registration is $1.

“Our new dental hygiene school provides an option for people to get low-cost, preventive dental treatments,” said Larry Collins, Remington College-Nashville Campus President. “The school allows students to prepare for healthcare careers while serving the needs of the community.”

The Remington College Dental Hygiene Program is a 24-month, accredited program designed to prepare students for careers as dental hygienists.[i] Instructors have real world experience in the dental hygiene field and course offerings include Preclinical Dental Hygiene Practice, Oral and Dental Anatomy, Nutrition and Biochemistry and Oral Radiology.

People seeking treatments at the Remington College dental hygiene school can make appointments by calling 615-493-9398. The school hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, and Tuesdays from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Payments can be made by cash or credit card.

The school is on the Remington College-Nashville Campus, located at 441 Donelson Pike, Suite 150 in Nashville.

For more information, call 1-800-448-6405.

About Remington College: Remington College is a common name used by all 20 campuses of a group of affiliated companies of privately-owned, post-secondary educational institutions based in Heathrow, Florida. Through its campuses, Remington College offers diplomas, bachelor’s and associate’s degrees in a variety of fields, including: cosmetology; nursing; healthcare; criminal justice; business; electronics; information technology; and more.  Course offerings vary by campus. Remington College and its predecessor companies have been part of the higher education community since 1985. For more information, please visit http://www.remingtoncollege.edu/. For the latest news about Remington College, visit http://today.remingtoncollege.edu/

Media contact:

Frank Wolff

Wellons Communications

407-339-0879 office

407-637-6000 cell

Frank@wellonscommunications.com

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[i] Employment after graduation not guaranteed.

Campus joins national effort to promote community safety

Nashville, Tenn. – (July 21, 2010) – Remington College-Nashville Campus will be participating in National Night Out events on Tuesday, August 3 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

The community is invited to participate in a variety of activities that promote health, safety and interaction, including:

• ChildPrint ID’s and toothprints for kids
• Safety information packets for the public
• Safety-related coloring books for kids
• A bounce house and other games for kids
• Visits with local police, fire and medical personnel
• Refreshments

Based in Heathrow, Florida, Remington College offers diploma and degree programs at 20 campuses throughout the United States, including a new online campus. Its mission is to provide career-focused education through a variety of programs, including nursing, cosmetology, business office management and criminal justice.

Remington College-Nashville Campus is located at 441 Donelson Pike, Suite 150 in Nashville.

For more information, call 615-889-5520.

About Remington College: Remington College is a common name used by all 20 campuses of a group of affiliated companies of privately-owned, post-secondary educational institutions based in Heathrow, Florida. Through its campuses, Remington College offers diplomas, bachelor’s and associate’s degrees in a variety of fields, including: cosmetology; nursing; healthcare; criminal justice; business; electronics; information technology; and more.  Course offerings vary by campus. Remington College and its predecessor companies have been part of the higher education community since 1985. For more information, please visit http://www.remingtoncollege.edu/. For the latest news about Remington College, visit http://today.remingtoncollege.edu/

Media contact:

Frank Wolff

Wellons Communications

407-339-0879 office

407-637-6000 cell

Frank@wellonscommunications.com

Mobile campus unites to collect funds for local organization

Mobile, Ala. – (August 2, 2010) – Remington College-Mobile Campus is doing its part to try and help with Gulf oil spill cleanup efforts.

Remington College-Mobile Campus collected money donations from staff and students to use towards relief efforts. In addition, Remington Administrative Services, Inc. matched the amount the students collected.  In total, $360 will be given to Mobile Baykeeper, a local organization coordinating volunteers to help in the efforts.

The donations will be used to buy digital cameras and handheld GPS units to send out with volunteers. With the new equipment, volunteers on kayaks and canoes can take photos and navigate through impacted areas.

The Mobile Baykeeper is a citizen’s group working to help preserve and protect the Mobile Bay watershed.

Remington College-Mobile Campus offers several degree and diploma programs. Degrees include Computer and Network Administration, Criminal Justice, and Process Control Engineering Technology and diploma include Cosmetology, Computer-Aided Design and Drafting, Medical Assisting, Medical Assisting with X-Ray Tech (Limited Scope) and EKG, Medical Billing and Coding, and Pharmacy Technician.

The campus is located at 828 Downtowner Loop West.

For more information, call 1-800-448-6405.

About Remington College: Remington College is a common name used by all 20 campuses of a group of affiliated companies of privately-owned, post-secondary educational institutions based in Heathrow, Florida. Through its campuses, Remington College offers diplomas, bachelor’s and associate’s degrees in a variety of fields, including: cosmetology; nursing; healthcare; criminal justice; business; electronics; information technology; and more.  Course offerings vary by campus. Remington College and its predecessor companies have been part of the higher education community since 1985. For more information, please visit http://www.remingtoncollege.edu/. For the latest news about Remington College, visit http://today.remingtoncollege.edu/.

Media contact:

Frank Wolff

Wellons Communications

407-339-0879 office

407-637-6000 cell

Frank@wellonscommunications.com

Posted by Wellons Communications on behalf of Remington College.

Ripley’s Marvelous Mirror Maze & Candy Factory and Ripley’s
Impossible LaseRace to open in time for Memorial Day weekend fun

OCEAN CITY, Md. (May 25, 2010) – Ripley’s Believe It or Not! will sweeten Ocean City Boardwalk offerings this week as it opens two new family fun attractions: Ripley’s Marvelous Mirror Maze & Candy Factory and Ripley’s Impossible LaseRace.

These new, innovative, fun and tasty attractions will be opening their doors on May 28 in the Pier Building on the Boardwalk, four doors down from Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, directly adjacent to the World Famous Thrasher’s French Fries.

The Marvelous Mirror Maze features hundreds of mirrors, music, mysterious sounds and colorful lighting effects. The spectacular and colorful candy store has a splendiferous variety of candies of all kinds – from old fashioned root beer barrels to the most current confections, all set in a fantasy candy factory surrounding.

Imagine playing INSIDE a video game. At Ripley’s new Impossible LaseRace, players step inside a laser-filled chamber and become part of the game as they jump, crawl, and straddle a gauntlet of laser lights.  The player’s mission is to beat the clock and reach the end without breaking a single laser beam.

“Both of these attractions are fun and wonderful activities for the entire family to enjoy together,” said Desi Knaub, general manager of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! “They are different from any other attractions now offered in Ocean City.”

The new attractions are located just south of the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! in the Pier Building on the boardwalk at 401 South Atlantic Avenue. All three Ripley’s are open daily, 9 a.m. to Midnight.  A combo ticket that includes all three Ripley’s Boardwalk attractions is available and offers great savings for all family members.

The Ripley’s Marvelous Mirror Maze and Candy Factory and Ripley’s Impossible LaseRace are the newest members of the Ripley Entertainment Inc. family, which includes more than 80 family attractions in 11 countries, including Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditoriums, Louis Tussaud’s Wax Museums, Ripley’s Aquariums, Ripley’s Haunted Adventures, Ripley’s Moving Theaters, Ripley’s Mini-Golf, and the Guinness World Records Museums.

A short video of the Mirror Maze, along with high resolution photos are available for download from the Ripley’s Newsroom.

Ocean City Media Contact:

Desi Knaub, General Manager
Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
410-289-5600
Knaub@ripleys.com

Ripley Corporate Media Contact:

Tim O’Brien, VP Communications
Ripley Entertainment
615-646-7465
Obrien@ripleys.com